SMAT: Abhishek Sharma equals record for fastest T20 ton by an Indian

IANS | December 5, 2024 12:45 PM

Rajkot, Dec 5 (IANS) Skipper Abhishek Sharma equalled the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian batter as he smashed a sensational 100 off just 28 balls for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) match against Meghalaya at the Niranjan Shah Stadium C on Thursday.

India thrash Pakistan 5-3 to retain title in Men's Junior Asia Cup

IANS | December 4, 2024 11:22 PM

Muscat (Oman), Dec 4 (IANS) Araijeet Singh Hundal was the star performer with four goals as the Indian junior men's hockey team defeated archrivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup to successfully defend their title, bagging a record fifth crown in the history of the competition here on Wednesday.

FIDE World Chess Championship: Gukesh misses chances, Ding turns tables as most exciting game ends in a draw (Ld)

IANS | December 4, 2024 11:05 PM

Singapore, Dec 4 (IANS) For the second game in a row, India's D. Gukesh failed to capitalise on a big advantage and landed in an inferior position as Game 8 ended in a draw with reigning champion Ding Liren of China defending stoutly and brilliantly to turn things around in an edge-of-the-seat roller-coaster at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Wednesday.

TPL Season 6: Bengaluru SG Pipers, Gujarat Panthers sit in top two halfway through Day 2

IANS | December 4, 2024 10:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Bengaluru SG Pipers moved to the top of the points table while Sumit Nagal's Gujarat Panthers rose to second spot in the first half of Day 2 in Season 6 of the Tennis Premier League at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts here on Wednesday. Bengaluru defeated the Bengal Wizards 52-48 while Gujarat Panthers overcame Punjab Patriots 54-46 in the second match of the day.